I’d like to introduce you to the concept of “intrinsic equilibrium”. This is the principle that your body’s many systems and its underlying musculature have their own innate perfection and connection. They are designed to be in perfect balance and
How yoga works its magic
So, you practise yoga and you love the feeling of stretching out and releasing tightness from your body. You’re noticing that you can bend and move more easily than you used to; you’ve re-established a connection with your breath to enable
The #1 reason your back hurts
Because you sit all day! Does this scenario sound familiar? It’s the end of another busy day and your back is in two. You’ve been tethered to your desk all day. You’ve eaten lunch at your desk instead of getting
Sit up straight! Your health depends on it
Don’t slouch! Sit up straight! How many times were you told that as you were growing up? (I’ll ‘fess up – lots and lots in my case!!) Well, to be honest, I feel like saying that to lots of people
I feel your (back) pain…
I have something to share with you. Something I feel almost guilty to admit it. Something I feel shouldn’t happen to me, because I’m a yoga teacher. I’ve hurt my back. Not sure how it happened, or precisely what happened,
It’s never too late to start yoga!
What’s the number one myth about yoga? I’d say it’s “I can’t do yoga, I’m not flexible!”. Quickly followed by “I can’t do yoga, I’ve got a dodgy hip / knee / back”. And, frequently, it’s people who are not
The body and mind connection
In my yoga relaxation class the past couple of weeks my students have commented on their experience of how the body and mind are connected. For example, when your mind is feeling anxious and stressed, your body reflects that with
Back to yoga basics
So what are the basics of yoga? Philosophy? Breath work? Connection to the divine? The list could go on, as could the debate. Well, for me, it’s the body. In my experience most people start yoga because they want to